I’m not going to lie: my mom is by far the easiest person on my list to find a gift for every year. While I tend to fall back on the cliché dad gift (hmmm … what’s something golf-related he doesn’t have yet?) and buy my brother whatever books he sends me Amazon links to, I feel like I have a pretty good handle on what my mom will love. Tom Ford lipstick? Check. (Thank you, beauty closet .)
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In the interest of sharing the wealth and helping you shop for your mom or another mom you’re gifting this year, I asked STYLECASTER editors to ask theirs what they really want for the holidays. We queried family and friends—including a few new moms who—no surprise here—wanted sleep above all else—and compiled a list of the presents they’re hoping to receive (hint, hint!)
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In the slideshow, shop 16 gifts picked out by 8 moms we know, some pretty foolproof (see: classic leather tote), others a tad … idiosyncratic (yes, that is a power saw you’re seeing).
Originally posted on StyleCaster.com
Classic Leather Tote
“As a person who likes to be organized, I cannot get enough utility-type bags that are also stylish. I love being able to grab different sizes for whatever I am doing at that time”—Debra Hickok, mom of Hannah Hickok, lifestyle editor
Classic Leather Tote, $157; at Cuyana
Matira Beach Swimmers
“I love receiving a piece of art (even a small one) because it is such a wonderful little surprise and not something I would typically be out buying. It is so fun to have it ready to hang or place in a nook or wall space. Then whenever I see it, I think of the person who gave it to me.”—Debra Hickok, mom of Hannah Hickok, lifestyle editor
Matira Beach Swimmers 11.5″ x 17″, $249; at Gray Malin
La Mer Crème De La Mer
“It is so great to be given a super high-end, luxurious face cream or other high-end skincare product to enjoy adding to my self-care routine.”—Debra Hickok, mom of Hannah Hickok, lifestyle editor
La Mer Crème de la Mer, $170; at Net-A-Porter
Bloom Scarf
“Never enough … that is all, just never enough wonderful, pretty, wearable scarves!”—Debra Hickok, mom of Hannah Hickok, lifestyle editor
Bloom Scarf, $325; at Olivia Wendel
Fintie IPad Air 2 Case
“My mom and I routinely disappoint each other with our wish-list whims, which are usually so practical they verge on being painfully boring. This year, I requested an all-expenses-paid trip to Costco—trail mix by the pound! A freezer full of chicken breasts! It’s the gift that keeps on giving for months on end—and she countered with a cover for her iPad Air and a simple black evening clutch, since the 50-plus ones she already owns are embellished or bedazzled. Riveting, I know.”—Cristina Velocci, managing editorFintie iPad Air 2 Case, $14; at Amazon
‘Gioiello’ Satin Clutch
‘Gioiello’ Satin Clutch, $69; at Nordstrom
Essie Nail Polish In Lacquered Up
“My sister (a new-ish mom) said ‘Honestly, I just want a nap. A good, long nap, possibly with my husband if he promises not to snore. Other than that, I crave a mani/pedi the most, but I don’t have the time or money to treat myself during the holidays.’”—Lauren Caruso, site director
Essie Nail Polish in Lacquered Up, $9; at Ulta
Lindstrom White King Duvet Cover
“My mom said she wants a comforter set that looks like the one she has now because the one she has now is at least ten years old.”—Lauren Caruso, site director
Ghd White Platinum Professional Performance Styler
“She also asked for a straightener a while back: ‘After 50+ years of starting my morning with hot rollers, I finally learned how to use a straightener. The one I have is fine, but I’d really like one that could do the job quicker without burning my hair.'”—Lauren Caruso, site director
ghd White Platinum Professional Performance Styler, $249; at Sephora
Makita 15 Amp 10 In. Dual Slide Compound Miter Saw With Lase
“I was in Home Depot today getting some wood cut and I was researching saws—I am putting a power miter saw on my list so I can cut my own wood. The one I want is a great shade of green! Then maybe a gift certificate for a manicure when I’m done sawing. You’ve heard of sip and paint—I’m going to start sip and saw!”—Mary Anne Grasso, mom of Christina Grasso, social media manager
Makita 15-Amp 10 in. Dual Slide Compound Miter Saw with Laser, $469; at Home Depot
Tera’swhey Organic Grass Fed Whey Protein Plain Whey Unsweet
“My mom wants a bulk supply of Organic Protein Powder — not kidding. She thinks it will allow her to play even more tennis, and apparently she met a beautiful and vibrant woman in her 70s who swears by this brand, and now it’s all she can talk about.”—Jessica Teves, editor-in-chief
Tera’s whey Organic Grass Fed Whey Protein Plain Whey Unsweetened, $45; at GNC
Appetites A Cookbook By Anthony Bourdain
“Called it—my mom wants more reading material this year. Here’s what she said: ‘Top bet for me is books, including cookbooks. I love to read and I love to cook! The latter idea, then, being the best of both worlds. I recently finished ‘The Couple Next Door’ in two nights—a page-turner akin to ‘The Girl Next Door’ and ‘Before the Fall.’ But my ‘to read’ list is massive!’”—Hilary George-Parkin, fashion editor
“Appetites: A Cookbook” by Anthony Bourdain, $23; at Amazon
The Couple Next Door By Shari Lapena
“The Couple Next Door” by Shari Lapena, $18; at Amazon
Maya Check Nightshirt
“I asked my friend with a six-month-old baby what she wants, and here’s her list: ‘Money! Also, loungewear—the kind of clothes that you can wear around the house and go to the grocery store in. I also never wear heels anymore because I’m scared of dropping my kid, so some sexy flats that I can wear to parties. Also sexy things in general! Because I need to feel sexy. So some sexy dresses.’”—Hilary George-Parkin, fashion editor
Maya Check Nightshirt, $90; at Marigot
The Gilligan Flat
The Gilligan Flat; $398; at Stuart Weitzman
Gemma Dress
Gemma Dress, $278; at Reformation
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